One of the advantages to having someone that routinely looks your vehicle over. We have a tire change out twice a year, and the people I go to don't just change the tires and out and call it done. They take a look at the vehicle, Like your mechanic, I am sure they would catch anything that serious. They have let me know in the past that I needed new rear shocks, then on one vehicle that the front end ball joints needed replacing. Having a good crew can save lives.
The guys at this particular shop have been treating us right for a long time. They look over used cars for us so we don't buy a lemon. They even sold one of our old cars one time. I like knowing that my wife can go to them whenever I'm not around.
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It is nice having a local and independent place to go. Car Dealerships might have shops and things but they also have a lot of mechanic and help turn over. The shop I use may be a bit more than the box shop down and around the corner when it comes time to change out the tires, but to me totally worth it. Same with oil changes, I no Midas and the other box oil change store does a good job, but at the local shop they even re-fill the windshield washer for free, and top off the other fluids during the check. Trust is the real proof of service. Like you I trust the store I go to. Almost for 25 years now.